William Sandborn
Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. William Sandborn

Gastroenterology
Office
9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2B, 
La Jolla, CA 
Expertise in
15
conditions
Office
9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2B, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

William Sandborn is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Sandborn is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 581 peer reviewed articles and participating in 12 clinical trials.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Office
9350 Campus Point Dr Ste 2B, La Jolla, CA 92037
Other Locations
UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy
9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

11 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-Label Extension Study to Evaluate the Long Term Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis LUCENT 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-Label Extension Study to Evaluate the Long Term Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis LUCENT 3
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 11, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Arm, Placebo-Controlled Maintenance Study of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 2)
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Arm, Placebo-Controlled Maintenance Study of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 2)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 14, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Induction Study of Mirikizumab in Conventional-Failed and Biologic-Failed Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 1)
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Induction Study of Mirikizumab in Conventional-Failed and Biologic-Failed Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis (LUCENT 1)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Pharmacokinetics of Infliximab and Tumor Necrosis Factor Concentrations in Serum, Stool, and Colonic Mucosa in Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis
Pharmacokinetics of Infliximab and Tumor Necrosis Factor Concentrations in Serum, Stool, and Colonic Mucosa in Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
A Phase 3 Long-term Safety Extension Study of SHP647 in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease (AIDA)
A Phase 3 Long-term Safety Extension Study of SHP647 in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease (AIDA)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 21, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Ontamalimab
Study Phase: Phase 3
An Adaptive Phase 2, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Study of LY3471851 (NKTR 358) in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
An Adaptive Phase 2, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Study of LY3471851 (NKTR 358) in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 05, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: LY3471851
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicentre Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy, Dose-response, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Repeat Dosing of an Anti-LAG3 Cell Depleting Monoclonal Antibody (GSK2831781) in Patients With Active Ulcerative Colitis
A Multicentre Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy, Dose-response, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Repeat Dosing of an Anti-LAG3 Cell Depleting Monoclonal Antibody (GSK2831781) in Patients With Active Ulcerative Colitis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 27, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: GSK2831781
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Efficacy and Safety Study of SHP647 as Maintenance Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis (FIGARO UC 303)
A Phase 3 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Efficacy and Safety Study of SHP647 as Maintenance Therapy in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis (FIGARO UC 303)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 14, 2022
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
PhaRmacOkinetics and PHarmacodynamic BiomarkErs of Janus Kinase Inhibitor Therapy in PatIents With Ulcerative Colitis (PROPHETIC)
PhaRmacOkinetics and PHarmacodynamic BiomarkErs of Janus Kinase Inhibitor Therapy in PatIents With Ulcerative Colitis (PROPHETIC)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 04, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
A Phase III, Randomized Multi-centre, Double-blind, Parallel Group, Active Comparator Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of SPD476 (Mesalazine)2.4g/Day Once Daily With Asacol 1.6g/Day Twice Daily in the Maintenance of Remission in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
A Phase III, Randomized Multi-centre, Double-blind, Parallel Group, Active Comparator Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of SPD476 (Mesalazine)2.4g/Day Once Daily With Asacol 1.6g/Day Twice Daily in the Maintenance of Remission in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 14, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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581 Total Publications

In Memoriam: Brian G. Feagan, MD, FRCPC (1954-2025).
In Memoriam: Brian G. Feagan, MD, FRCPC (1954-2025).
Journal: Gastroenterology
Published: April 12, 2026
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While Dr. William Sandborn is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Ulcerative Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

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Yes. Dr. William Sandborn has published 581 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. William Sandborn's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. William Sandborn accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-543-2347 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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